CONCEPT OF SIN

Concept Of Sin 

Sin is a word that every one is so conscious of , however in a world like this everyone has his or her own concept of what sin is . People have their own standard of life and belief of what is and what is not SIN to their conscious . We are living in a world where people have a life style of sin and yet can justify themselves with flimsy excuses. According to the word of God sin is defined as the transgression of the law .

"Whosoever commits  sin transgresses also the law , for sin is the transgression of the law ." 1 John 3:4 The fact is God has given us (human beings )a standard of life and this standards are found in the word of God (the law ). Whenever you do anything contrary to God's word it is a transgression and for that matter it becomes sin .God gave human beings so many laws , rules , stipulations , ordinances , regulations and precepts in his word , which is basically the Holy Bible .

Therefore to disobey the word of God is sin for you and the the disobedience is against GOD. The word transgression goes along with disobedience to God's word . "For if the word spoken by angels was steadfast , and every transgression and disobedience receive a just recompense of reward ." Hebrews 2:2 God is so serious about his laws that , he cannot tolerate anyone who has a habit of disobeying the word , such as person is declared a sinner by God's standard . 

There is sin because there is law , so whenever you break the law , it is called sin .Just as there is darkness because there is light , whenever the light goes off , then the darkness appear. "Because the law worketh wrath :for where no law is , there is no transgression." Romans 4:15 Sin is usually committed against God alone , even though your sins can offend your fellow human , but it is God you have actually  hurt , in that you have dishonoured God by despising his law. 

IN the Holy Scriptures the Bible there are a number of words that are associated with sin , these are iniquity , law-breakers , transgression, disobedience ,offense, perversion , wickedness, evil, trespass , unrighteousness, lawlessness,defile, abomination,atrocities, mischief, misconduct, offense, etc. All this words are terms that define and explain the complexity of sin to the human being.

The Principle of Prayer For Godly Riches

 

The Principle Of Prayer 

" Is any among you  afflicted ? Let him pray, Is any merry let him sing psalms. " James 1:13

At times things can be so hard, no matter how industrious one is. This type of situation calls for prayer like that of Jabez, he had to call upon God in prayer, before his situation was reversed. " And Jabez called upon the God of Isreal, saying, Oh that thou wouldest bless me indeed, and enlarge my coast, and that thy hand might be with me and that thou wouldest keep me from evil, that it may not grieve me .And God granted him that which he requested. " 1 Chronicles 4:10

The prayer points in Jabez prayer is very important for all of us to learn and use in our prayer life. One of the  things we need to ask for in prayer is the  blessings of God that makes you rich to possess godly riches  .The next thing is for God to enlarge his coast or territory of business. This prayer is for the increase in business and the multiplication of everything in his hands. 

The next thing is that God's hand will be with him always;  this means the power of God should be with him continually. It is important because demonic powers can fight against your business,

God’s powerful hand must be with you to fight for you daily. " The Lord shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace. " Exodus 14:14 Jabez also ask God in his prayer to keep him from evil, so that bad things will not happen in his life, business and family, that will bring him pain and grieve. 

Because his name Jabez means sorrow or trouble that brings sadness, so he was actually praying that Godwill take away such troubles from his financial and business life.

That is why we need to pray constantly so that such things will not befall us .Jesus emphatically told us to " watch and pray ,that ye enter not into temptation, the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak ." Matthew 26:41 It is therefore  a necessity that we give some of our time to prayers no matter how busy we are. 

Temptations like Job's losses, goods burning in a warehouse or shop, fraudsters duping could be avoided if we discover this principle of prayer and make it our life style.